2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 6,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 623 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Sierra (565 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Sierra | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6172 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2478 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
